Jim Cosman, baseball player, 1966-1970

Jim Cosman

Born: 2/19/1943 in Brockport, NY, USA

Died: 1/7/2013 in Roswell, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-10-02 | Final Game: 1970-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: James Henry Cosman

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Biography

Jim Cosman was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1970. Born in 1943, Cosman made his mark in an era characterized by a transition in the game, as teams began to emphasize both power hitting and pitching depth. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 2-0 with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.05, showcasing his ability to limit runs during his appearances on the mound. Cosman recorded a total of 16 strikeouts in his time in the majors, demonstrating his capacity to miss bats and compete against some of the best hitters of his day. While he did not achieve any saves, his contributions to his teams were felt in crucial situations, providing solid innings in relief and supporting the overall pitching staff. Though his career was brief, Jim Cosman remains a notable figure from the late 1960s, a period that saw significant evolution in baseball techniques and strategies. His performance continues to be remembered by fans and historians alike for its efficiency and skill.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 0 12 6 1 1 0 41.3 26 14 3 27 16 3.05 0

Career ERA 3.05 vs. league average 3.59 across their career seasons — 15.1% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1966 STL NL 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 9.0 2 0 2 5 0.00 3.52 (+100%) -
1967 STL NL 1 0 10 5 0 0 0 31.3 21 11 24 11 3.16 3.30 (+4%) -
1970 CHC NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 3 3 1 0 27.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 11 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0.091 0.091 0.091 0.182 0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 63.4% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 71.1% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 75.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.182 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 73.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1966 STL NL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1967 STL NL 10 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1970 CHC NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 12 6 6 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1966 SLN P 1 1 1 0 0 0
1967 SLN P 10 5 5 2 0 0
1970 CHN P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 12

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro TN 1961